25 January 2009

Two owls have taken up residence outside Second-born Son's classroom. The children are very excited about this. There was originally just one, whom the kids named "Moonface." Then a second one joined the first and was, accordingly, dubbed "Sunface." The teacher snapped this pic through the classroom window.

So, any ornithologists out there? What sort of owls are these? I'm too lazy to look it up.

PS. Owls always make me laugh, ever since I learned that one of the original (rejected) names for Monty Python's Flying Circus was "Owl-stretching time." That name was later used as an episode title. It still brings a smile to my face.

I have no idea what kind of owl's these are, I just wanted to say how cool it is to see nature first hand like that especially outside a classroom! I have a new friend I visit near my house who is a beaver (and no, not the naughty kind) and it has renewed my sense of awe in nature. Amazing.

Long-eared - I've been lucky enough to treat one of these birds at work - flew into a car and sustained head trauma. You haven't seen anisocoria until you're seen owl anisocoria. It's amazing what mannitol, analgesics and time in a dark, quiet, warm cage can do for an owl.

Shadowfax

About me: I am an ER physician and administrator living in the Pacific Northwest. I live with my wife and four kids. Various other interests include Shorin-ryu karate, general aviation, Irish music, Apple computers, and progressive politics. My kids do their best to ensure that I have little time to pursue these hobbies.

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